Prelude – “Praeludium” Deb Papavizas Lighting of the Candles Choral Introit Chancel Choir Welcome & Opportunities to Serve Gary Sheffield-James Greeting & Opening Prayer Betty Cashmark *Opening Hymn – “Take My Life, and Let It Be” UMH#399 *Passing the Peace Holy Baptism UMH#33 (1, 3-5, 10-11) Infant – Abigail Grace Boehmer Parents – Jeffrey & Margaret Boehmer Children’s Time Chad Hawthorne The Lord’s Prayer Led by our Children Sharing of Joys and Concerns Gary Sheffield-James Hymn - "Take Time to Be Holy” UMH #395, Vs. 1&2 Pastoral Prayer Gary Sheffield-James Hymn - "Take Time t0 Be Holy” UMH #395, Vs. 3&4 God’s Tithes and our Offerings and Gifts Musical Offering- "Bound For Greater Things" Chancel Choir *Doxology UMH#95 *Prayer of Dedication Gary Sheffield-James *Gospel Lesson – Mark 10:17-31 Betty Cashmark Sermon – “Where the Last Are First” Gary Sheffield-James Anthem – “Shine” & “Cast Your Cares” Wesley Choir *Closing Hymn – “The Summons” TFWS#2130 *Sending Forth *Choral Benediction Chancel Choir Postlude – “Processional” Deb Papavizas

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

Enter to Worship

Gathering Music

Welcome & Opportunities to Serve

Greeting and Opening Prayer

*Passing the Peace

*Songs of Celebration

“Here I Am To Worship”, “Let It Rise”

Children’s Time

The Lord’s Prayer Led by our Children

A Word on Stewardship

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

*Worship Through Our Giving

Offering Music – “The River”

*Prayer of Dedication

*Gospel Lesson – Mark 10:17-31

Sermon – “Where the Last are First”

*Song of Reflection

“You Are My King” (Amazing Love)

*Prayers at the Altar

*Sending Forth

Leave to Serve God’s People

*You are invited to stand in heart or posture

9:00 a.m. Traditional Service

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service

Welcome to Mt. Zion UMC! We are glad God has brought you to worship with us today. We look forward to getting to know you! If you are looking

for a church home, please speak to one of the Pastors after the service.

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Sunday School each Sunday, Kid’s Zone during the services on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays, and the Nursery open for children 5 and under all morning!

Christian Education Programs

We invite you to join us for any of our Christian Education Programs. For more information, please visit us at www.mtzionhighland.com

Sundays - 10:10am - Christian Education Hour *Children Pre-K through 5th Grade:

Lower Preschool Level, 3 & 4 year olds in the Nursery (room 205) *Students 6th through 12th Grade: Youth Center

*Pioneer Class (Adults): Conference Room 1 *Drop-In Bible Study: Conference Room 3

*Young Adults Class (Young Adults 18 through 35): Staff Conf. Room *Parenting in Faith: Conference Room 2

Monday – 10:00 am - Weekly Bible Study - Conference Room 2 *Playgroup Infant - 5yrs with caregiver: Mondays 9:30-11:00am: Nursery

Events Schedule: October 14th ~ October 21st

Sunday, October 14th 9:00 & 11am Services/Sanc 10.00 – 11:00am BP Screening/Library 10.00 – 11:00am Pioneer Class/CR1 10.00 – 11:00am Sandwich Making/FH 5:00 – 7:00pm Stewardship/CR1 5:30 – 7:00pm Stephens Min./CR2 4:30 – 6:30pm Wedding/Sanc, Chpl, CR1 & Nursery Monday, October 15th 10:00 – 11:00am Bible Study/CR2 7:00 – 9:00pm MDSR/FH Tuesday, October 16th 7:00 – 9:00pm SPRC/CR1 7:00 – 8:00pm Trustees/CR2 Wednesday, October 17th 11:30am – 12.30pm Ginny White/CR2 6:00 – 9:00pm BS Troop 702/FH

6:45 – 7:45pm Chancel Bells/Sanc 7:45 – 8:45pm Chancel Choir/Sanc Thursday, October 18th 7:00 – 8:30pm Gospel of Mark/CR1 7:00 – 8:00pm Praise Band/Sanc Friday, October 19th 1:00 – 3:00pm Food Pantry setup/FH 6:30 – 9:30pm CBT Setup/Sanc Saturday, October 20th 8:30am – 1.30pm CBT/Sanc & all CR’s 9:00 – 11:00am Food Pantry/FH Sunday, October 21st 10:00am Service/Sanc 11:00am Consecration Sunday/FH 12:00 – 2:30pm Stephens Min./CR1

Upcoming News at Mount Zion

*Shepherding Team #3 Is On Call This Week, October 14th to October 21st. Contact Betty Cashmark. *No Chair Exercise Class October 17th! *Blood Pressure Screening in Library between services (10-11am). *UMM will be selling nuts in the fellowship hall between services (10-11am). $12 per bag, various types.

*The Ginny White Circle will meet on Wednesday, October 17 at 11:30 in Conference Room Two. Alice Ellis is chairman and is also in charge of devotions. Following the meeting we will have lunch at Ale House Columbia on Dobbin Center Way. Please RSVP Alice by noon on Tuesday *Attention to Parents! We have KZ on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday’s of the month. Please accompany your children after Children’s Time to the KZ room. *The Grateful Gobbler has been losing all of his feathers with the rain and heat we've had this year. Please help him get his feathers back by purchasing one for $30. Each feather represents a Thanksgiving dinner for a client at the Open Doors Food Pantry. Please see Carol Hill in the West Narthex this Sunday. Questions? Just ask or email opendoorsfoodpantry@gmail.com *Save the Date: Marriage Enrichment Retreat: February 15-17, 2018 in Ocean City, MD! Make plans now to enjoy this winter weekend getaway with your spouse! This year’s theme is “Love to Last a Lifetime: Letting God Lead the Way.” Location: Dunes Manor Hotel Ocean City, MD. Cost: $350/couple. Registration Brochures coming in November. For more information contact Barb Jacques

*Men's Retreat scheduled for 11/9-11 at Pecometh Riverview Retreat Center. Contact Ken Sines. Join the fellowship and spiritually of the weekend. Final count required by Nov 1

*The Care Giver’s Group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month between services, in the church library. Contact Judy H. Johnson.

*Operation Christmas Child– Your response last week was terrific. The 100 boxes ordered were all picked up. You may still participate in this program by filling a regular shoe box. To decorate it, WRAP THE BOTTOM AND TOP SEPARATELY. They must be opened for inspection and insertion of Bible material. Information sheets and label brochures are on the tables in the narthexes. Filled boxes are due back on November 11th or 18th. Any questions, please contact Margaret Rose

Through Our Prayers: As a shepherd cares for the sheep, so also will Christ watch over His followers. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Please pray for the Commission on the Way Forward as their final report has been released. They have brought forth three possible directions our UMC may be moving in the future in regards to the issues related to the report. A Special Session of the General Conference is scheduled for Feb. 23-26, 2019 in St. Louis to deliberate and make decisions on the way forward. Please log on the conference website at bwcumc.org for more information. Our Members: Marcia Marshall, John Pfannenstein, Jack Maloney, Bonnie Luepkes, Frieda Youngblood, Carol Cantelo, Tish Miller, Phillip & Eli Amos, Edison & Mary Ellen Amos, Judy Johnson, Christy Wnuk-Fink, Ann Parlette, George Bickerton, Bill Cashmark, the Collatz Family, Connie Kolpack, Nancy Lindquist, Debbie Tracy. Members’ Family & Friends: Stephen Harrison, Joanne Island, Brenda Evers, Karen Corkran, Larry Johnson, Mark Myers, Bruce Van Blargan, Emanuela Guffanti, Jackie Lineberger, Wes Jin, The Boarman family, Cindy Prodochl, Wendy Fulton, Audrey Grace, Sam Love, Steven Tevault Jr., Steven Smolen, Stephen Harrison, Hank Wainwright, Ivan Diaz, Marian Isley & Lisa Slusser, Bonita Divver, Nathan Mackle, Laura, Joseph, Taylor, Will, Suzanne, Jeanette, Gladys Paulock, Dolly, Pauline Reel, Bob & Bill Wagner, Carol Thomas, Quellee & Raclynn Gonzalez, Laura Minnick. Our Homebound Members: Sharon Reed, Carroll Molesworth, Frieda Youngblood, Eva Bryant. Members Serving in Our Armed Forces: Colin Klopp, Andrew Schmit, Victoria Wyler. Non-Members Serving in our Armed Forces: Rondall Waltz-Wills, Chris Mittuch, Dan Mittuch, Derrek Koch, Brad Cohn, Randall Johnston, Jason Walker, Andrew Lammers, Luke Tung, Mariah Mead.

We Serve God & God’s People

*Announcements continued…

*Members Needed for Marriage Enrichment Leadership Team. The annual marriage retreat held in Ocean City is a collaborative effort sponsored by Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Triadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church, and Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church. Over the past 7 years, many couples from Mt. Zion have been blessed by this ministry. The leadership team which organizes the retreat is made up of 1-2 couples from each of the sponsoring congregations. We are currently seeking 1 or 2 couples from Mt. Zion to join the leadership team. To learn more, please contact Barb Jacques:.

*All Saints Sunday – On November 4, 2018 we will remember our church members and loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord over the past year (November 5, 2017 – October 28, 2018). Please write the name of your loved one on the yellow information sheet found inside the bulletin and underneath indicate your relationship to him or her. Or you can contact the church office by October 26th so that we can place your loved one’s name in the bulletin. Sunday, November 4th, we will lift up each name during the worship service as we remember our loved ones in the hope of the Resurrection through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mount Zion Is a Stephen Ministry Congregation Please see the bulletin board by the Fellowship Hall for

More information

Through Our Presence & Gifts Week Ending Sunday October 7, 2018 Worship Sunday School Attendance

9:00am: 111 11:00am: 55 Total: 166

Adults: Youth: Children: Total:

Weekly Receipts 17,153 Financial Summary as of Oct. 7th 2018 2017 1YTD Operating Receipts 523,673 YTD Operating Disbursements 502,035 Operating Surplus (-Deficit) Legacy Summary as of Sept. 2nd End of Month Total to Date Total Campaign Funds Received 150.00 986,456.06 Transfers: Missions 15.00 90,381.15 Transfers: Facilities for the Future 15.00 90,381.15 Mortgage Principal Curtailments 120.00 723,047.97 Mortgage Loan Balance per UMDF as of 9/07/2018

39,646.00

*Detailed monthly financial reports are available in the Treasurer’s hallway mailbox